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The University of Southern MississippiSchool of Human Performance and RecreationHPR 322: Recreation Program PlanningFall 2013Instructor: Mary Ann Aquadro, PhD, CTRSOffice: 213 HP&R BuildingPhone: 601-266-5207Email: mary.aquadro@usm.eduOffice Hours: Monday/Wednesday 1:00pm – 2:00pm; Tuesday/Thursday 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. or by appointment as neededClass: Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00 am – 12:15 pm; Payne Center Rm 202Instructor Website: usmaquadro. Course DescriptionProcedures and methods in planning and organizing a comprehensive recreation program. A study of the planning, organization, and delivery of full service recreation programs to meet the diverse needs and interests of today's communities. Focus will be on discussion of ‘best practices’ as well as challenges students may encounter as they enter the recreation profession.Course ObjectivesThe student will gain an understanding of the concepts of play, recreation, leisure and related terms and their implications for recreation programming.The student will gain an understanding of how individuals experience leisure and the variety of programs and services to enhance individual, group, and community quality of life. The student will understand the role of the organization in planning recreation programs and the impact of organizational climate, missions and goals on recreation program planning. The student will demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to analyze programs, services, and resources in relationship to participation requirements.The student will demonstrate an understanding of the process of assessing patron's needs. The student will be able to develop written outcome-oriented program goals and objectives.The student will be knowledgeable of strategies and methods of proper selection and coordination of programs, events, and resources to meet participants’ needs and provide individual, group and community quality of life.The student will be aware of the tasks associated with preparation, operation and maintenance of venues. Using the planning principles presented, students will be able to develop programs to meet a variety of recreation needs.To demonstrate knowledge of strategies and techniques for marketing programs/events.To demonstrate knowledge of principles and procedures for proper social, cultural, and environmental design of leisure services, areas, and facilities.To formulate, plan for implementation, and evaluation of the extent to which goals and objectives for the leisure service and for groups and individuals within the service, have been metTextbook (Out of Print)Barnes and Noble has some copies. May also be purchased at other local campus bookstore or on Amazon or other online book vendors.Edginton, C.R., Hydson, S.D., Dieser, R.B., &. Edginton, S.R., (2004). LeisureProgramming: A Service Centered and Benefits Approach. McGraw-Hill/WCB.ISBN: 0-07-235389-9Expectations and Policies of the Instructor:You are expected to attend class and to participate in class discussions. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class meeting, so please be on time for class. Students who will miss class meetings for university approved trips (e.g., athletic teams) should submit a written notice to the instructor at least one week prior to missing class. Attendance records will be used for final evaluation in that points will be awarded for class attendance and participation during class discussions and student presentations. Additionally, you are responsible for obtaining all class materials. If you are absent, please arrange for another class member to pick up materials for you. Excused absences may only be approved by Ms. Alfreda Horton, Coordinator of Student Oriented Services. The student will present documentation justifying the absence to Ms. Horton and she will contact the instructor verifying that the absence was justified.If a student is going to be absent when an assignment is due, the assignment must be handed in prior to the due date in order to be eligible for full credit.50% of your grade will be based on one ‘major’ assignment. In addition to the major assignment, grades will be based on “in class” and “out of class” assignments and activities. “In class” assignments and activities will include an exam, (unannounced) quizzes, participation in classroom activities and discussions, and providing evaluations or feedback related to activities and student presentations.Deadlines: All assignments are to be handed in at the beginning of class on the date that they are due. No emailed assignments will be accepted. Papers will not be accepted before that time unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor. Late assignments will be penalized 10% per day which begins at the beginning of class on the day the assignment is due. After four days, papers will be graded “F” and not be accepted. Computers not working or printing properly are an indication of procrastination and will not be accepted as legitimate reasons for extensions. All assignments must be typed, double-spaced and stapled with 1 inch margins and 12 pt., Times New Roman font. A cover page with the student’s name, and the assignment title is expected. It is advisable that you number each page and include your name on each page to reduce the possibility of confusion. As well, it is advisable that you make an extra copy of the assignment for yourself. APA format is to be used on all scholarly work. A copy of the APA manual is available at the library or in the instructor’s office.Each student is expected to do their own work on all course assignments and exams. Any student found cheating or plagiarizing will receive a failing grade for the course. If you use someone’s ideas or words, cite that person. It is expected that all work handed in will be original. Do not turn in assignments completed previously for other courses.If you have not already done so, please activate your USM email account and set it up to forward to another email address if you do not monitor your USM web mail. It is the intention of the instructor to provide some communication via email and Weebly website to provide assistance with projects or assignments.If you encounter a difficulty in completing the requirements for this course, please see the instructor immediately.Use of cell phones or other electronic devices during class time is prohibited. Students who violate this policy will be required to complete additional coursework OR incur loss of points or be asked to leave class, at the instructor’s discretion. Cell phones should be placed out of sight of the student and instructor during class. Use of notebook computers or similar devices is permitted during class for note taking or class presentation purposes only. The instructor reserves the right to alter this policy at a later date.ADA StatementIf a student has a disability that qualifies under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and requires accommodations, he/she should contact the Office for Disability Accommodations (ODA) for information on appropriate policies and procedures. Disabilities covered by ADA may include learning, psychiatric, physical disabilities, or chronic health disorders. Students can contact ODA if they are not certain whether a medical condition/disability qualifies. Address:The University of Southern MississippiOffice for Disability Accommodations118 College Drive # 8586Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001Voice Telephone: (601) 266-5024 or (228) 214-3232 Fax: (601) 266-6035Individuals with hearing impairments can contact ODA using the Mississippi Relay Service at 1-800-582-2233 (TTY) or email Suzy Hebert at Suzanne.Hebert@usm.edu.9. Health Insurance RecommendationParticipation in this course may lead to accidents. All students are strongly encouraged to have health insurance coverage. Information is available through the Southern Miss Student Health Services at (601) 266-5390 or of the assignments will be graded using the following criteria.10% followed according to the guidelines given.20% professionalism (writing style, presentation, organization, grammar and spelling).35% adequacy (breadth and depth) of analysis of the assignment.35% direct evidence that material is synthesized into the assignment from class material and readings.Course Grades: 400 points possible180-200 points160-179 points140-159 points120-139 pointsF- below 120 points(1) Program Plan - 200 pts (50% of your final grade as follows)This is the major assignment in this class. Although it may look daunting at first, it is composed of a number of different tasks, each essential to a successful program, which will be spread out across the semester. Remember that this is a program plan, not an agency management plan. The difference lies in the program (e.g., summer day camp, youth basketball league, after-school environmental education program) being an underlying portion of the entire scope of an agency (e.g., Salvation Army youth services, Therapeutic Recreation setting, Skill or Sports Camp, Boys and Girls Club). You may create a program you would like to implement at some point in your professional career or create one for a local agency. In either case, your work must be original and not taken from an existing program. If you choose the latter, the program cannot currently exist within the agency you create it for. That said, collaboration with local professionals is encouraged.The following list is a basic outline that you should use, along with class notes and readings, to create your program. However, do not regurgitate notes and readings, put them into a practical, “real life” context.200 points possible – Components 1 – 8 will be submitted twice – Points awarded for each submission as described below:Program Proposal – 5 pts x 2 = 10 ptsSynopsis of the program you are proposing (who, what, when, where) Explain why it will benefit the community, agency and userNeeds Assessment - 10 pts x 2 = 20 ptsDesign a survey geared toward your community, agency, etc. to determine whether there is a need for the type of program you are proposing3. Program Philosophy – 5 x 2 = 10 ptsCreate a mission and vision statement4. Goals and ObjectivesCreate a two measurable outcome-oriented goals 5 x 2 = 10 ptsBased on each of the goals, create two measurable, outcome-oriented objectives. Explain why the goals and objectives of the program meet the vision statement of the agency 10 x 2 = 20 pts 5. Program Format and Design 10 x 2 = 20 ptsExplain how the program will be organized under the agency in terms of:Administration FacilitiesEquipmentStaffEtc.6. Maintenance Plan 10 x 2 = 20 ptsProgram, not agency, specificEquipment maintenanceFacility maintenanceRisk Management Plan 10 x 2 = 20 ptsReleases and waiversRisk avoidanceRisk transferenceProgram Budget 10 x 2 = 20 ptsExpendituresDaily, weekly, monthly, etc.RevenueWhere will the program money come from?Fiscal ResponsibilityProgram Marketing and Promotion Plan 20 ptsMarketing materials (can be printed in black and white)Plan for disseminationProgram Evaluation 10 ptsA BLANK copy of your evaluation toolEvaluation of your work 10 ptsWhat, where, how, why would you improve the overall program?Future recommendations for someone carrying out this programClass Presentation of Project 10 pts (2) Attendance, quizzes, participation in class discussions and activities - 80 pts (20% of your final grade) 4-5 unannounced quizzes – 10 pts each – you may drop the lowest quiz grade – absence on the day of the quiz = 0 for the quiz(3) Exam - 120 pts (30% of your final grade)HPR 322 Fall 2013Tentative ScheduleDateSubject / ActivityAssignmentAug 22Review Syllabus – General Intro into ClassVisit and read Chap 1Aug 27Lecture/Discussion – Chap 1 - Leisure in Contemporary SocietySubmit a printed job announcement from Aug 29Continue Chap 1 - Inclusion, Diversity - Group program planning activityRead Ch 2Sept 3Lecture/Discussion – Chap 2 Programming ConceptsSept 5Continue Programming ConceptsRead Ch 3Sept 10Lecture/Discussion – Chap 3 - The Leisure Service ProgrammerRead Ch 4Sept 12Lecture/Discussion – Chap 4 - Understanding Customer BehaviorRead Ch 5Sept 17No class – Instructor and Students at MRPA Conference Sept 19Lecture/Discussion – Chap 5 – Needs Identification and AssessmentRead Ch 6Sept 24Mission and Vision StatementsLecture/Discussion – Chap 6 – Establishing Direction: Developing Goals and ObjectivesSept 26Lecture/Discussion – cont Chap 6 – Establishing Direction: Developing Goals and ObjectivesRead Ch 7 – Begin to work on your Program Mission, Vision, Needs Assessment, Goals/ObjectivesOct 1Lecture/Discussion – Chap 7 - Program DevelopmentRead Ch 8Oct 3Lecture/Discussion – Chap 8 - Program AreasRead Ch 9Oct 8Lecture/Discussion – Chap 9 – Program FormatsReview Expectations for Program AssignmentWork on AssignmentOct 10Review Expectations for Program AssignmentWork on AssignmentOct 15Lecture/Discussion – Chap 10 - Program Marketing and PromotionAssignment Due – Program Name, Mission, Vision, Needs Assessment, Goals, ObjectivesRead Chap 11Oct 17Class Does Not Meet – Fall BreakOct 22Lecture/Discussion – Chap 11 – Program Budgeting and Resource AttainmentOct 24Lecture/Discussion – Risk Management and Maintenance (not in book – power points provided)Read Chap 12Oct 29Lecture/Discussion – Delivering Leisure ProgramsRead Chap 13Oct 31Lecture/Discussion – Chap 13 – Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance Nov 5Program Budget and Risk Management and maintenance Due – Lecture/Discussion – Website DevelopmentProgram Budget and Risk Mgmt and Maintenance DueNov 7Open Forum – Student Evaluation of Recreation ProgramNov 12Lecture/Discussion – Program AssignmentNov 14Complete Final Program Assignment Due - Class Program assignment presentations beginNov 19Class Program assignment presentationsNov 21Class Program Assignment presentationsNov 26Class Program assignment presentationsNov 28Class does not meet – Thanksgiving HolidayDec 3Class Program assignment presentationsDec 5Review for Final ExamDec 12Final Exam - 10:45am -1:15pm ................
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